The Art of Bombing: A Comedy Podcast

Episode 233: Let's Get Serious! In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by Anthony Bartolo (Boulder Comedy Festival), a comic performing in Boulder, CO. Anthony tells a story about appearing on a show where the rules encouraged the audience to heckle the comics, and his set was so atrocious…that they were dead silent. In this episode, Anthony shares some great insights about how he overcomes obst...

Episode 232: The Day Before The World Shut Down! In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by Brett Singer (Travel Channel, Discovery ID, The Daily Beast), a New York-based comedian that bombed the night before the world shut down because an audience member kept disrupting the show. To find redemption, Brett quickly evolved to online comedy where he continued to grow and hone his act. Dan and Brett...

Episode 231: The five-year anniversary! In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by Mary Mack (Hulu’s Solar Opposites, Golan the Insatiable, WTF with Marc Maron), a seasoned comic who has performed in front of thousands of people. Mary brings out a deep track from a tough corporate gig in 2009 where she was publicly asked to leave the show only 10 minutes into her set! You don’t want to miss some...

In episode 230, comedy veteran Mike Merryfield (The Stand-Up Journeymen, Gotham Comedy Live) skipped open mics and went straight into performing at clubs, and it wasn’t until a fateful bomb in Altus, OK, that he realized how much quality material he actually had. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

In episode 229, comedy veteran Mo Alexander (Comedy Central, Kevin Hart's Hart of the City) thought about jumping off a bridge after he felt the hate of a crowd of 400 people in North Carolina. Mo recalls advice he's received along the way and talks about recording an album at the famous Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a s...

In episode 228, seasoned comic Damon Sumner (Epix, Sirius XM, Circle Network) flew too close to the sun on the international stage. One night in Shanghai he had the crowd right where he wanted them but after an on-stage pivot to untested material, he quickly found himself in an upstairs bathroom contemplating his future in comedy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/m...

Making A Good Impression! In this episode, Dan and Josh (Josh is actually gone) are joined by Lee Bruns (HBO Max, Motorcycle Monthly) and they talk about making good impressions on bookers, creating stage time, cultivating a comedy scene, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

Catching the Ghost Bus! In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by DryBar comedian Luke Thayer who talks about hosting an ‘Oscars for Real Estate People in Texas’ and he tells a bonus story about making a Rumplestiltskin deal with a time-keeping showrunner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Episode 225: Don’t Be Precious! In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by Abbi Crutchfield, the host of Up Early Tonight on Hulu. Abbi reminds us that stand-up comedy isn’t for perfectionists - because no live show goes 100% right - AND it’s not supposed to. So in order to become a better comic and evolve your material, set small goals. Think ahead of time about what you want to accomplish, focu...

In episode 224, Dan and Josh are joined by Caroline Harkin, a Wyoming-based comedian. They chat about recording sets, performing without mics, and inviting friends to shows too soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombing: "No...

In episode 223, Dan and Josh are joined by Dobie Maxwell, a 35-year veteran of stand-up comedy. He’s been on the Late Late show and the Bob and Tom Show, and he, like all comics, in his words is…a dented can. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/sup...

In episode 222, Dan is joined by Ryan Niemiller (America's Got Talent, Laughs on Fox) shares a story about bombing in front of his friends and getting heckled by fajitas. He shares his experience of being on America's Got Talent and how it changed his career. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

In episode 221, Dan & Josh talk to DC-based comedian Winston Hodges (Asheville Comedy Festival, Helium Comedy Records) about crowd work, corporate comedy, holiday events, and birthday parties. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/supp...

In episode 220, Dan talks to Los Angeles-based comedian Erin Tracy (San Diego Comedy Festival Winner, Red Dead Redemption II) about outdoor comedy, assumptions based on looks, taking notes, and prioritizing the audience. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-come...

In episode 219, Dan talks to Kansas City-based comedian and producer, Josh Shirley (The Art of Bombing Podcast) about wild crowds, listening to sets, and joining the Art of Bombing team. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art...

Here's an update regarding the future of the Art of Bombing Podcast and a quick promo for a new podcast I'm producing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombing: "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult...

In episode 218, Dan talks to Branson-based comedian Joey I.L.O. (Dry Bar Comedy, Last Comic Standing) about overcoming adversity, breaking into Branson, MO entertainment, and family-friendly comedy. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/su...

In episode 217, Dan talks to Minneapolis-based comedian Tiffany Norton (The Bitter Baker, LaughFest) about coming back to comedy after the pandemic, remembering material, and the fun of small-town shows. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--57880...

In episode 216, Dan talks to Minneapolis-based comedian and hip-hop artist, John X (Black Sheep Comedy) about being prepared, but not scripted, knowing your crowd, and arranging your material. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support...

In episode 215, Dan talks to Minneapolis-based comedian, Elise Cole (Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival) about balancing life and comedy, intimidating crowds, and analyzing sets. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombin...

In episode 214, Dan talks to Minneapolis-based comedian, Kyle Yamada (Dry Bar Comedy) about being a Christian comedian, his South Dakota roots, and opening a comedy club. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombing: "Nob...

In episode 213, Dan talks to New York-based comedian Myq Kaplan (Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, Conan) about preparing sets for television, opening for bands, and breaking from being labeled. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/s...

In episode 212, Dan talks to Los Angeles-based comedian Erik Escobar (Last Comic Standing, I Can See Your Voice) about making the best out of bad situations and giving a TedTalk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombing: "Nobody...

In episode 211, Dan talks with Senthil Rajasekharan (Fargo Comedy Festival, The Great Spirit Comedy Festival) about meeting the moment and always being prepared. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombing: "Nobody Had a Podcast Ca...

In episode 210, Dan talks with Will C (Veteran's of Comedy, Modern Family) about working the road and being true to yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support . Art of Bombing: "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by Jo...